21. Savings and Exemption:
(1) The provision of 168this Act or, the Rules made thereunder shall prevail on matters provided herein and in all other matters the prevailing laws of Nepal shall apply.
(1a) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, it shall prevent Government of Nepal to take action pursuant to Prevention of Corruption Act, 2059 (2002).
(2) Education Act, 2025 (1968) and Education Rules, 2027 (1972) shall not apply in the areas where this Act has come into force.